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8 Day itinerary in Portugal, Europe

Lisbon and Porto

On this eight day journey, you will discover the mos beautiful places of Lisbon and Portugal.

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By Karin and Helena

Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Porto

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Visit markets

Meet local people

Rural home stays

Indigenous culture

Culture & Arts

Start

Night

End

Highlights

1

Taste the local wines of Douro Valley

2

Learn about the history of Coimbra

3

Discover the charming city of Lisbon

4

Enjoy the beautiful beaches of Cascais

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Porto Gastronomic Experience

You will taste both modern and authentic classics of Portuguese cuisine while visiting local markets or conversing with families who have dedicated themselves to cooking all their lives. Explore local restaurants, cafés, and shops, accompanied by your local guide. See other activities Guided City Tour Vintage Car Porto Tour & Porto Wine Tasting Cooking Class in Porto Porto River Cruise

Guide: Included for the day

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* hotel
Day 2

place Half Day Vintage Car Porto Tour - Wine tasting

This glamorous 3-hour circuit – half walking, half with a vintage car – it's one of the unique and unforgettable experiences that you can encounter in Porto city. The returning will end with a guided visit to a Port Wine cellar and a relaxing Port wine tasting. See other activities Porto Market Guided Visit Electric Bike Porto Tour Visit a Cork Factory Kids Friendly Activities

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* hotel
Day 3

place Douro Valley Day Trip

Discover Douro Valley on a day trip. You will visit the vineyards of the region while your guide explains the process of winemaking as you taste the wine. You will end today’s visit with a panoramic boat cruise that will cross the Douro Valley. See other activities Day Trip to Braga Gerês National Park - Adventure Activities Have lunch at a Quinta in Douro Valley Biking Guided Route in Douro Valley

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* hotel
Day 4

place Explore Porto & Northern Portugal

Free day to explore more of the city on your own. You can also opt to take a day-trip in Northern Portugal, whether it’s hiking, hitting the beach, wine tasting, or visiting some noteworthy towns and historical sites. See other activities Cooking Class at a Quinta in Douro Valley Kayaking in Gerês National Park Sun, Sea & Surf Tour Day Trips: Guimarães, Viana do Castelo, Aveiro, Braga or Esposende

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* hotel
Day 5

place Transfer to Lisbon via Coimbra

Transfer to Lisbon. Along the way, you’ll make a stop in Coimbra, the medieval capital of Portugal for over a hundred years, and home to the country’s largest university for the past five centuries. Coimbra is a multi-colored collage of buildings spanning almost a millennium. See other activities Lisbon Gastronomic Tour Lisbon Kids Friendly Activities Lisbon Cooking Class Lisbon Fado Dinner

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* hotel
Day 6

place Discover Lisbon with a Local

Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, a city built on seven hills. It is a charming and friendly city, with a cosmopolitan population, World Heritage monuments and impressive museums. A place where every corner breathes history, culture and art. See other activities Lisbon Sidecar City Tour Lisbon GoCar City Tour Lisbon Cooking Class Visit Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela – Adventure Activities

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* hotel
Day 7

place Day Trip to Sintra, Cascais and Estoril

Cascais is the premier beach destination for holidaymakers from Lisbon, and it was once the coastal playground of Portuguese royalty. Then it is off to Sintra —some can’t-miss locales in this area include the dramatic coastal cliffs of the Cabo de Roca. See other activities Day trips to Óbidos, Nazaré and Fátima Day trips to Tomar Lisbon Biking City Tour Visit a Cork Factory and Learn about the Making Process

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* hotel
Day 8

place Lisbon Departure

Private transfer to Lisbon airport to catch your flight back home.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • 3* hotel

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (7)

Transport expand_less

  • Transfers as stated

Activities expand_less

  • Activities as listed on the itinerary

Not Included expand_less

  • Personal expenses
  • Other meals or drinks not mentioned
  • Tips and gratuities

About Karin

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Expertise: 

Cycling

Kayaking

Hiking

Snorkeling/Diving

Visit markets

Meet local people

Rural home stays

Yoga

Historic & cultural landmarks

Outdoors & Nature

Classic Sights

Food & Drink

Beach & Sea

I have 20 + years in the travel industry including hotels, an international tour operator as well as a sustainable tourism consultant. I hold a master's degree in Intl Tourism Development. I have traveled extensively throughout Spain & Portugal

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